Chiastolite and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chiastolite and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite and Bytownite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chiastolite and Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chiastolite and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.